Wood Forest EB over West Canal
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Uvalde RD · Structure no. 121020AA4689006
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,415
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wood Forest EB over West Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wood Forest EB over West Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wood Forest EB over West Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wood Forest EB over West Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Wood Forest EB over West Canal carry?
About 9,415 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wood Forest EB over West Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wood Forest EB over West Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.